Senior Executive / Manager, Family Development

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis) seeks a Senior Executive / Manager, Family Development to lead strategic family development initiatives across the One Mosque Sector. The role blends family work leadership with community engagement to nurture resilient Muslim families.

You will build and expand partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, and research institutions, while guiding programme delivery across multiple mosques and districts.

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in Social Work, Family Studies, Community Development, Psychology or related fields.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in community and social work, family development and community leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience in managing professional networks, programme management and team leadership.
• Strong commitment to Islamic values and principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of family support systems across mosques, including marriage enrichment and parenting programmes.
• Oversee cross-m mosque family development officers and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate evaluation systems to measure impact of family initiatives.
• Develop and deploy Family Playbooks for standardised programme delivery.
• Build partnerships with government agencies, religious bodies, and research institutions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Community development

Program management

Cultural sensitivity

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Family Studies / Psychology

Tools

MS Office

Data analytics basics

Program evaluation

Job description

What the role is:

The Senior Executive / Manager, Family Development serves as a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive family development initiatives across the One Mosque Sector. This role combines family work management expertise with community leadership to nurture resilient Muslim families who contribute meaningfully to building confident Muslims and an empowered community through all life stages.

The position supports the broader organisational goal of building confident, resilient, and empowered Muslim families through systematic family development and engagement initiatives while leveraging extensive networks and partnerships to maximise impact and reach.

The Senior Executive / Manager will be expected to maintain and expand a comprehensive network of partnerships that includes government agencies, community organisations, religious bodies, professional associations, research institutions and wellness organisations.

What you will be working on:

Family Development and Strengthening Programmes

• Lead the development of family support systems including marriage enrichment, parenting programmes and family guidance services through mosques.
• Manage family evidence-based intervention programmes across multiple mosques and districts including Bersamamu 2.0, Project ARIF and Cinta Abadi initiatives.

Strategic Programme Management

• Coordinate the deployment of Family Development Officers (FDOs) and cross-functional teams in implementing family-centred programmes across lead mosques and districts.
• Manage programme evaluation systems to measure effectiveness and impact of family initiatives.

Stakeholder Management and Partnership Development

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with family-focused organisations including Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), and Registry of Muslim Marriages (ROMM).
• Represent MUIS in family-related inter-agency committees and national family empowerment initiatives.

Core Programme Management

• Oversee the implementation of the Bersamamu 2.0 programme and the streamlining of Project ARIF and Cinta Abadi initiatives.
• Develop and deploy Family Playbooks for mosques to ensure standardised family programme delivery.
• Mentor and train FDOs in family engagement methodologies and professional development.

Professional and Academic Partnerships

• Collaborate with research institutions to conduct evidence-based family studies and programme evaluation.
• Work with data analytics organisations to measure and evaluate family programme effectiveness.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary education in Social Work, Family Studies, Community Development, Psychology or other relevant fields.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in community and social work, family development and community leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience in managing professional networks, programme management and team leadership.
• Strong commitment to Islamic values and principles.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in diverse environments.
• Adaptability and experience in managing complex family intervention programmes.

Successful candidate will be appointed on a contract basis.

About Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

The Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, was established as a statutory body in 1968 when the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) came into effect. Under AMLA, Muis is to advise the President of Singapore on all matters relating to Islam in Singapore.Muis is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). It seeks to develop a Muslim community with strong Islamic credentials that thrives in the contemporary world, and is an active partner in nation-building. At Muis, we strive to fulfil the values of compassion and inclusiveness. We design and deliver programmes which are targeted to create a community that is a blessing and inspirational to all.